After nearly 25 years in business, noted Midwest design studio Sayles Graphic Design closed its doors. Sheree Clark, one of the two firm's partners, shares the emotional and business implications of shuttering the studio.

Technology makes it increasingly easy for designers to work just about anywhere. Meet Dustin W Design, an interactive design agency in Los Angeles, that closed doors to their physical office and made the virtual transition—a decision that leaves Leslie Pollock, vice president of client services and strategic planning, with no regrets.

Choosing the right color is just as important as determining the message. Color is the first thing that attracts the eye, and once noticed, the color may determine the entire tone of the piece. With the ups and downs of the economy, color palettes have varied. See what colors are around the corner. 

Bottom line, the economy is sour, and may remain that way for quite some time. Let’s not cry about it. Let’s do something about it. Now is the time to focus on your brand and your brand strategy with these 10 tips.

What's needed today is a different approach that we call Effect Design. It flips the "cause and effect" equation and pays forward creative thinking to the benefit of people, planet and profits.

Finesse your freelancing skills to make more money.

Want to really do some good with your talents? Our business expert helps you get strategic about your pro-bono efforts.

Join Decoding Design author Maggie Macnab as she discusses her new book, her approach to design and her interest in symbology.

Business cards: We all hand them out, and yet few actually get kept. Here, we've collected the most beautiful, distinctive and offbeat ones from creatives around the country. Read more about how these designers make their great, first impressions.

Faced with harsh economic realities, two design-firm principals made the ultimate tough decision: Close their full-service branding agency, downsize drastically and re-emerge in a leaner, more focused form. Here's how they built a new brand from the ashes.